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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1949
Page
3
West Chester Methodist WSCS held its regular monthly meeting in the church parlors. Mrs. Merle Thrapp led several contests. The flower committee for the next four Sundays was appointed, with Esther Booth and others named. Lou Bauer was chosen chairwoman of the flower and card committee replacing Mrs. R. C. Ferguson who moved to Washington.
Mrs Vernon Pike, spiritual life secretary, read articles written by Roy L. Smith. Seasonal refreshments were served by Mrs Walter Duvall, Mrs Harold Griggs, Mrs James Thompson, Mrs Frank Kleese and Mrs Charley Thrapp.
The Farmerette 4-H Club met at Sunset Park Wednesday at 1 30 p m presided over by Mary Knotek. Members planned two meetings and a conservation day July 26 at Cedar Rapids inviting families. Attendees will meet July 26 at John Knotek’s at 9 45 a m.
The IoWa Southern Utility sponsors a Campfire Girls cooking school at the high school, running from Tuesday through Friday. Birthday observances for Leo Mangold, Mrs Dent Moore, their father Leo Mangold, and Joe McGraw of Cotter accompanied a chicken dinner hosted by Mrs Mangold with home made ice cream. Attendees included Mrs Anna Witting of Santa Clara, Dean Moore and daughter Sandy, and Mr and Mrs Joe McGraw of Cotter.
Prairie Flower reports visitors to the Ira Hough home in West Chester era, noting Arlene Huber from California admired a night blooming plant that opened 65 to 80 blossoms in one evening. The article lists several local visitations and social ties, including Huber siblings, teachers, and community members.
Final standings in the city bowling leagues list the American Pearl Button Co. Carding department in first place, the Strike Outs second, and the Speedballs third. The Strike-Outs earned second via a two to one playoff over the Speedballs. A cooperative supper at Mrs. Reller’s home followed the playoff celebration.
Theodore Roosevelt national park in western North Dakota preserves part of the Elkhorn ranch once owned by the future president. Between 1883 and 1886 and for about a decade afterward he spent time ranching hunting and writing in the region.
New York bettors rank the Yankees as the American League favorites at the midseason mark. Cleveland, Boston, and Philadelphia show varying forms while the Yankees hold a five and a half game lead over Cleveland as the schedule tightens. Pitching issues and injuries cloud Stengels lineup though stars like Joe DiMaggio and Vic Raschi provide hope.
Tonight at Greenfield the opener features Freshwaters versus Benner Tea in a scheduled game if weather allows. In the second contest the Odd fellows meet a non league opponent as CV presents double header at Greenfield starting around 7:80 o'clock.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2808 will sponsor an eight team softball tournament on the armory field August 14. Tentative plans call for bringing several out of town teams to Washington on that date. The local entry will be the city league VFW team.
The great suspension bridge spans the Hudson between New York and New Jersey and uses 10 000 miles of wire. Enough wire to circle the globe four times, a remarkable feat of engineering for the George Washington Memorial Bridge.
A brief notice indicates an announcement will follow once arrangements for the remaining tenia are completed. The source provides limited context about the event or entities involved, leaving the specific names and dates unclear.
Mary McNeill of Letts and Mrs Wyne of Wayland discharged today. Births today include Mr and Mrs Henry Burgraff of Wayland with a son born at 2208 a.
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